Tag Archives: Environment
Nanaimo River Hatchery event shines spotlight on critical resource
NANAIMO - Raising money for vulnerable salmon populations in a fun, educational setting is what you can expect at the annual Spawning Day Fundraiser south of Nanaimo.Nanaimo River Hatchery hosts the e...
Nov 05, 2023
Warm, cold, and wet: October serves up mixed weather systems on mid-Island
NANAIMO - Above-seasonal temperatures at the beginning of October, capped by cooler conditions leading into Halloween, while a mix of dry and wet conditions persisted in between. Environment Canada me...
Nov 01, 2023
Steamroller topples over steep Nanaimo embankment, operator not seriously hurt
NANAIMO - An operator escaped serious injury after the large piece of construction equipment he was using tumbled down a steep drop-off. Emergency crews were called to Albert St. on Monday, Oct, 30 ar...
Oct 30, 2023
'There are many new riders:' free public transit for youth deemed highly successful
NANAIMO - Encouraging young people to use public transit is a goal seemingly coming to fruition thanks to a program now in its third year. Since the province launched Free Transit for Children 12 and ...
Oct 30, 2023
Fall fish stocking program topping up Nanaimo lakes with ready-to-catch trout
NANAIMO - The fall season is one of the best times to go freshwater fishing in B.C. as local lakes are stocked with catchable-sized trout. The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (FFSBC) is in the midd...
Oct 28, 2023
Residents alarmed by prowling bear in Nanaimo's Uplands neighbourhood
NANAIMO - In three years of living in Nanaimo's Uplands neighbourhood, Caitlin Bursey had never seen a bear. That has changed dramatically with several sightings lately, which appears to be an animal ...
Oct 27, 2023
RDN approves multi-million dollar pedestrian bridge over Nanaimo River
NANAIMO - Following a lengthy one-hour debate, the more expensive of two options was chosen to construct a pedestrian bridge between South Wellington and Cedar. During a Tuesday, Oct. 24 Regional Dist...
Oct 25, 2023
Rainfall warning issued for Nanaimo as wet, chilly weather moves through
NANAIMO - It's shaping to be the first real taste of winter to hit the mid-Island region this season. Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Nanaimo and parts south, while a special weat...
Oct 24, 2023
Pop-up recycling depot in Parksville proves to be a hit
PARKSVILLE - With a permanent solution absent for years, a pop-up recycling program serving the Oceanside region is gaining a loyal following.Funded by Recycle BC and operated by the Parksville Commun...
Oct 07, 2023
Welcome pole unveiled at former Snuneymuxw village site
NANAIMO - A well known local Indigenous carver is sharing the story of the strong ties between Snuneymuxw First Nation and Nanaimo's Hammond Bay area. Xwtaluwnuc, an ancient SFN village site, is home ...
Sep 30, 2023